Cordovan or Leather?

[leatherneck]

Is there a difference in the texture of cordovan and leather? What I mean, is leather softer? I understand that cordovan is leather, but is it harder than other leather? I've shot the Black Widow tab for years with no problems. I switched to a cordovan tab in  December and now I rub my lip raw. I actually switched to a glove thinking it was the tab. But today I thought about when this started and  it was when I switched to cordovan. I shoot sooo much better with a tab than with a glove. Any advice welcome.

BTW- Anyone got a web page for Black Widow Tabs?

Thanks,

Mike

[longstick]

I tried pasting a link to tabs but you have to be a memeber of Widow Wall Forum I guess
Cordovan will give you a much smoother release Which tab are you using that rubs the lip raw?

[leatherneck]

The cordovan rubs my lip raw.

[longstick]

Brand name is?? possibly too large of a fit?

[leatherneck]

I've trimmed the tab until I'm almost shooting barefingers.

[Shawn Leonard]

Cordovan is much thicker and stiffer than cow hide, horses have much thicker skin so thicker leather. I shoot nothing but cordovan as it holds up so well. I have shot the same tab for 7 years now!! Shawn

[mike g]

Cordovan leather is not always thick....I use a Cordovan tab from Alaska Bowhuntin co and it is only about 2/3 Oz....
    And I love them, they never wear out, they just get better....
    And it may not be your tab hurting your lip, it could be your finger nail....

[2fletch]

Yes, cordovan can be processed in different thicknesses, just as cowhide can be. Cordovan is better because it's from only a small area on a horses flank and is processed over many weeks to get those "cordovan" qualities. It is slick, practically waterproof, and expensive.

Having said that, I don't see why the cordovan would be rubbing your lip raw, unless it has to do with the cordovan being slicker causing your fingers to release more suddenly. I wouldn't give up on cordovan. I've tried a lot of different things, but cordovan is what I shoot.

[leatherneck]

I might just stick with the glove. I can't understand why the tab all of a sudden started doing this. I shoot good with the glove, but better with the tab.
Mike-Good point, but I don't have any nails. Chew on them too much. Plus it was never an issue before.
Thanks to all.

Mike

[Gator1]

Where is a good source to get a cordovan tab?

Are they available with the finger spacer as well?

[britts]

Gator1..just about all the traditional shops have cordovan tabs...the Footed Shaft, 3 Rivers and probably most others and yes you can get them with a spacer.

[str8jct]

I just ordered one yesterday from tradtech.  Cartel was the brand-4.99. It did have a finger spacer, although I don't know about the quality, it's definitely cheap enough to try.

[Joe Clark]

You can order Black Widow tabs from Black Widow:

 http://ns1.bowsite.org/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=9&User_ID=1524054&st=1169&st2=72336465&st3=-92933245&Product_ID=240&CATID=6

[2fletch]

We make them also at Eagle's Flight Archery. We make several different styles of split and 3 under tabs.